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PDF Gated Download

The PDF Gated Download plugin is a WordPress plugin designed to gate PDF downloads behind an enquiry form. Instead of giving users direct access to a PDF file link, they must first enter their name, email, and a message. Once submitted, the lead details are recorded, and they receive a secure, temporary download link.

by Artificial Intelligence · github.com/7418sathish/pdf-gated-download-plugin-

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/7418sathish/pdf-gated-download-plugin-/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/7418sathish/pdf-gated-download-plugin- ↗

A lightweight, secure WordPress plugin to gate PDF downloads behind an enquiry/lead capture form. Instead of exposing raw PDF attachment URLs to visitors, users must submit their contact details, after which they are redirected to a temporary, secure download link.

Features

  • Lead Generation: Captures visitor Name, Email, and Message before allowing them to download files.
  • Secure File Delivery: Generates a secure, single-use download token valid for only 5 minutes (using WordPress Transients) to prevent direct link sharing.
  • WordPress Media Library Integration: Adds a Gated PDF Settings box to Pages, Posts, and custom post types to easily assign a PDF.
  • Admin Dashboard: Includes a PDF Submissions page under the admin panel to view captured leads and configure settings.
  • Email Notifications: Optionally alerts the site administrator via email whenever a user submits the gated form.
  • Ajax-Powered Form: Standard frontend styling and JavaScript-driven validation for smooth, page-reload-free submissions.

Installation

  1. Upload the pdf-gated-download directory to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Upon activation, the plugin automatically creates a custom database table (wp_pdf_gate_submissions) to store lead details.

Usage & Shortcodes

1. Automatic Gating (Recommended)

  1. Go to any Page or Post edit screen.
  2. In the Gated PDF Settings metabox (located on the side panel), click Select PDF and choose a file from your Media Library.
  3. Insert the following shortcode anywhere in your content:
    [enquiry_pdf_gate]

    The plugin will automatically identify the PDF assigned to that page and serve it.

2. Gating a Specific PDF

To gate a specific PDF anywhere on your site, pass its Media Library Attachment ID directly to the shortcode:

[enquiry_pdf_gate pdf_id="123"]

File Structure

pdf-gated-download/
├── assets/
│   ├── admin.js       # Admin media uploader script
│   ├── script.js      # Frontend form handler (AJAX & redirection)
│   └── style.css      # Frontend form styling
├── includes/
│   ├── class-admin.php    # Admin menus, settings, and metabox
│   ├── class-ajax.php     # AJAX endpoints (lead capture & secure streaming)
│   ├── class-db.php       # Database table operations (submissions CRUD)
│   └── class-frontend.php # Shortcode registration & frontend assets
├── templates/
│   └── single-pdf_download.php # Custom single post layout
└── pdf-gated-download.php # Main plugin bootstrap file

License

This project is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.